Nothing But a Bunch of Reactionaries Here!

[crashthegrey]

I had a slight absence here after going into business for myself. I was really excited when I returned to the new forum style. It was easier to use from my phone and easier to upload pictures. However, I wondered about the reactions. While handy to show support, I thought it may reduce conversation and result in simple emotive replies. Sometimes that seems the case. I appreciate the idea and do not think it was the wrong choice, but I can agree that conversation is more valuable than the reaction score we see now.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

There is no doubt that social media is a bit narcissistic and masturbatory

Wouldn’t that be liking my own post? I assume we can’t to stop us all going blind! And I emoji-ed your post!

 

[woodsroad]

Must be someone who lives in Maine, LOL.

Wouldn’t that be liking my own post? I assume we can’t to stop us all going blind! And I emoji-ed your post!

“Don’t knock masturbation. It’s sex with someone I love”
-Woody Allen

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

“Don’t knock masturbation. It’s sex with someone I love”
-Woody Allen

Just sayin’ we’re really in it together if reactions trigger erotic response! Not that there’s anything wrong with that!

 

[woodsroad]

Just sayin’ we’re really in it together if reactions trigger erotic response! Not that there’s anything wrong with that!

If you don’t have a Phd in Sociology yet, I think you’ve found your thesis.

 

[Snook]

Replying for the sake of a reply. Also for the sake of agreement! Haha.

 

[woodsroad]

I had a slight absence here after going into business for myself. I was really excited when I returned to the new forum style. It was easier to use from my phone and easier to upload pictures. However, I wondered about the reactions. While handy to show support, I thought it may reduce conversation and result in simple emotive replies. Sometimes that seems the case. I appreciate the idea and do not think it was the wrong choice, but I can agree that conversation is more valuable than the reaction score we see now.

Good to see you back again. I’ve always enjoyed your posts and insights. I just wish that you got more “likes”.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

If you don’t have a Phd in Sociology yet, I think you’ve found your thesis.

Working on it!

 

[woodsroad]

Replying for the sake of a reply. Also for the sake of agreement! Haha.

We should probably have an argument. They are very authentic.

 

[brian64]

I had a slight absence here after going into business for myself. I was really excited when I returned to the new forum style. It was easier to use from my phone and easier to upload pictures. However, I wondered about the reactions. While handy to show support, I thought it may reduce conversation and result in simple emotive replies. Sometimes that seems the case. I appreciate the idea and do not think it was the wrong choice, but I can agree that conversation is more valuable than the reaction score we see now.

The way I remember it from before the "like" option was a lot of the replies just said +1 or something similar...so I'm not sure it really changed things all that much in the way of actual replies.

 

[crashthegrey]

Good to see you back again. I’ve always enjoyed your posts and insights. I just wish that you got more “likes”.

I missed it when I was gone. But life was insane before. It still is now, but I'm learning to balance more and sleep less.

 

[crashthegrey]

The way I remember it from before the "like" option was a lot of the replies just said +1 or something similar...so I'm not sure it really changed things all that much in the way of actual replies.

I feel like the more options have made it easier to react and not comment. I, myself, being guilty of it at times. But it hasn't really changed the forum.

 

[jmill208]

It is always nice to see responses to posts. There is no doubt that social media is a bit narcissistic and masturbatory, but getting responses lets you know that your missives are resonating, and that folks are either enjoying them or pissed off at you. So although it's reassuring to log in and see "12" or "32" on the notifications, it's even nicer to see when those responses are quotes/replies. Then you know that you are promoting real conversation, not just screaming into the void of space,

When it's all just "reacted". and no "quoted" I find myself complaining to myself "Just a bunch of reactionaries here!"

I like your post.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I’m torn about quotes. Yeh, sometimes it’s nice to see a quote in my alerts, but then sometimes I see “that guy” has quoted me again. Ugg! And, I know “that guy” is just trying to pick a fight, again. And, again… ‘maybe a mod will get it before I click the alert. I’ll ignore it… 5 more quote alerts later… ‘crap!’

Sometimes it’s just nice to see laugh emojis. At least with a laugh emoji, I know they “got” the joke.

 

[LotusEater]

Reaction post are useful in WAYS. It’s nice to know people are looking at your posts and to let others know you are looking at and liking their posts. I mean seriously - I like all of Jiminks posts but if I were to type an actual response ever time he posts a pipe pic it would feel like a full time job.

 

[verporchting]

It is always nice to see responses to posts. There is no doubt that social media is a bit narcissistic and masturbatory, but getting responses lets you know that your missives are resonating, and that folks are either enjoying them or pissed off at you. So although it's reassuring to log in and see "12" or "32" on the notifications, it's even nicer to see when those responses are quotes/replies. Then you know that you are promoting real conversation, not just screaming into the void of space,

When it's all just "reacted". and no "quoted" I find myself complaining to myself "Just a bunch of reactionaries here!"

 

[AJL67]

I have no reaction to this post, literally, figuratively, emotionally or physically. But then the last time I flirted with Danger, Danger got clingy.

 

[brian64]

I’m torn about quotes. Yeh, sometimes it’s nice to see a quote in my alerts, but then sometimes I see “that guy” has quoted me again. Ugg! And, I know “that guy” is just trying to pick a fight, again. And, again… ‘maybe a mod will get it before I click the alert. I’ll ignore it… 5 more quote alerts later… ‘crap!’

Sometimes it’s just nice to see laugh emojis. At least with a laugh emoji, I know they “got” the joke.

Aren't you the same guy who thinks the mods are after him because he's too sexy?

You're so vain.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Double post, sorry

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Aren't you the same guy who thinks the mods are after him because he's too sexy?

You're so vain.